COMM321 Mass Communication
| Credit Points | 6 | |||||||||
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| Online level |
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| Intensive School(s) | None | |||||||||
| Supervised Exam | There is no UNE Supervised Examination. | |||||||||
| Pre-requisites | 12 cp | |||||||||
| Co-requisites | None | |||||||||
| Restrictions | COMM 221, 421; EdLDC 286 | |||||||||
| Notes | JMC only - on-campus online B; off-campus online E (not 2008) | |||||||||
| Combined Units |
COMM421 - Mass Communication |
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| Coordinator(s) | Paul Adams (padams3@une.edu.au) | |||||||||
| Unit Description |
This unit considers mass communications, especially broadcast and print media. A number of approaches to the study of mass communication in contemporary society are introduced. Several theories relating to communications and to the production of media texts will be considered, and the structure, functions and power of the media in present day society are critically examined. News and advertising will be the main focus of the unit. |
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| Prescribed Material Mandatory |
Text(s):Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material
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| Recommended Material Optional |
Text(s):Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional
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| Disclaimer | Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester. |